Radical Buddhist Group Gathers Signatures Under Monk's Auspices

YANGON, Myanmar—Moves to curb interfaith marriage in Myanmar—designed to keep the country's Muslim minority away from Buddhist women—are gaining traction, with a radical monk who has spearheaded the movement saying he has gathered broad support for the proposals he put forth weeks ago.

A draft of the law, which has circulated across Myanmar for two weeks, would mandate that Buddhist women seek official permission before marrying a...